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1Q26 Global Total Gold Demand Rises 2%; Central Banks Continue Net Buying: World Gold Council
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The World Gold Council released its Gold Demand Trends report, stating that global total gold demand rose by 2% YoY to 1,231 tons in 1Q26.

Calculated at the average gold price during the same period, the quarterly demand value surged by 74% YoY to a record USD193 billion.

The report also noted that while central banks ramped up sales markedly during the quarter, they still reported net purchases of 244 tons of gold, up 3% YoY.

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